Broken Arrow — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| PTE Available Now | 2026-04-22 | Hi everyone,After a few weeks of internal testing, we are happy to announce that the PTE build is now available to everyone.How to access the PTEOpen BA Properties in Steam;Go to the “Game Versions” tab;Select the “openbeta” branch and install it.In addition, if you want to keep your decks, be sure to back them up. You can open the decks folder via the button in the bottom-left corner of the deck selection menu. How to save settings for both versionsThis allows you to switch between branches without having to redo your keybinds and other settings: Open the Registry Editor — Win + R, then type “regedit”.In the top address bar, enter: HKEY_CURR |
| PTE Opening Date + Next Livestream | 2026-04-16 | Hi everyone,The time has come, we’re happy to announce that the PTE Steam branch will be available for everyone to join on April 22nd at 5pm CEST.On this branch, you’ll be able to test a wide range of gameplay improvements, balance adjustments and new systems designed to deepen strategy and enhance overall battlefield dynamics. Such as: Game Mode Changes A new Conquest mode has been introduced with multiple score thresholds (500, 1000, 1500). Points are gained or lost based on zone control, with a fixed tick rate per objective. Destruction points remain unchanged, and phase-based WP compensation has been removed.Income Changes Income is now c |
| Hotfix Update 1.1.0.1 | 2026-04-09 | Dear players, We’ve released a small update that includes several fixes and improvements aimed at increasing overall game stability.Fixed announced infantry damage modifiers not being appliedFixed incorrect playback of few voice commands of some Baltic units;Fixed an issue with scrolling being too fast in few menus;Fixed an issue when starting a scenario from Editor tab led to assigned deck being incorrect;Fixed an issue when Editor's Help tool wouldn't run in some cases;Fixed an issue with AI's double spawn of units @ Baltyisk skirmish;Fixed an issue when helicopters were able to fly through construction site-type buildings;Fixed Dam 3D mode |
| Dev Notes: PTE and Development Progress | 2026-04-02 | Hello everyone! We’re glad to share an update on the test build, including the progress we’ve made and what comes next. The team is currently focused on several key tasks. Major changes to gameplay and core mechanics are ahead, along with a full balance review. These decisions are meant to expand the game’s potential and build a stronger foundation for its future development. We are currently working on the test build and have already made solid progress. More than half of the planned work is now complete. We expect to begin public testing in April. Once we receive your feedback, the team will focus on fixing the remaining issues, making furt |
| Baltic Battalion free DLC is out now | 2026-03-30 | The new DLC Baltic Battalion is out now and available for free.You can download it today and immediately access all the new content included in this release, expanding your experience with everything listed below:New army specialization : Baltic Battalion, including more than 30 new units and many more customization options.New map: Kadaga Military baseNew solo+coop scenario “Welcome to Kadaga” that can be re-played in 6 different waysNew Baltic Battalion AI preset for skirmishNew profile customization12 new music compositions have been added to the Original Sound Track (also available on streaming platforms)To celebrate the launch, the Sprin |
| March Live Event - Recap | 2026-03-19 | A few days ago we hosted a live event on our Twitch channel to update you on Broken Arrow’s Baltic Battalion release development progress. In case you missed it, you can re-watch it here. Below, you’ll find a recap of what was discussed. Thanks for your continued support, the game will continue to evolve according to the Roadmap and your feedback. The next live event will be held in April. Release Date & Discount PlansFirst of all, we wanted to address the release date.We want to assure you that Baltic Battalion will be released before the end of the month, so you can expect it within the next couple of weeks, between March 26th to March 31st |
| Baltic Battalion - Dev Diary | 2026-03-16 | Baltic Battalion army specializationLocated in Europe’s far northeastern edge, the three Baltic states, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia; are bordered by mainland Russia to the east, Belarus to the south, and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad to the west. This geography leaves them connected to their NATO allies only through a narrow corridor with Poland known as the Suwałki Gap, a critical lifeline in the event of a conflict with Russia. This strategic position forms the backdrop of the Broken Arrow campaign, “War in the Baltic”. The Baltic Battalion is a new army specialization that can be combined with any existing U.S. specialization to cr |
| Baltic Battalion - Unit List Reveal | 2026-03-12 | Hi everyone,In case you missed it, our live event about Baltic Battalion is coming soon. We’ll be live on March 16th on our Twitch channel to talk about it. Additionally, we are happy to share with you the list of units coming with this DLC. A proper Dev Diary with more details about each category and units is coming next week.RECONNAISSANCEReconnaissance vehiclesScimitarSpartanTGB-1111Wolf WMIKCombat recon:Jegeris (Lithuania)Eesti Scouts (Estonia)SUV (Latvia)Infiltrators:KNT (Lithuania)Snaiprid (Estonia)Snaiperu Komanda (Latvia)INFANTRYMechanized infantryJalaväe Jagu (Estonia)Geležinis Vilkas (Lithuania)Mehanizētie Kājinieki (Latvia)Voluntee |
| Live Event on March 16th | 2026-03-05 | Dear Players, It's time to update you on our progress on Broken Arrow. We’re hosting a live event on March 16th at 5:00 PM CET on the Slitherine Twitch channel. Here’s what to expect: A roadmap updateMore details about the Baltic Battalion free DLC and the reveal of the Release Date.Baltic Battalion patch noteUpcoming PTEA live Q&A session with Félix Habert, Creative Director for Broken Arrow, where we’ll answer your questions. Mark your calendars and join us. If you have any questions for the developers please write them in the comments. We’ll collect them and try to answer them during the Q&A session. Broken Arrow live event Date: March 16t |
| User Scenario Overview | 2026-02-26 | We continue to follow the work of our community and are always glad to see creators who develop their own scenarios and expand the game’s possibilities. Today, we would like to highlight the PvP scenarios for the “Assault” game mode in 3v3 and 5v5 formats, created by the author known as Comrade Romanov.The defining feature of these scenarios is the large-scale confrontation between the attacking and defending sides on a constantly evolving battlefield. As the match progresses, the map gradually expands, opening new directions for attacks and maneuvering, while the frontline shifts depending on each team’s success. Capturing key positions brin |
| Baltic Battalion in March | 2026-02-20 | Dear friends,We would like to share important information regarding the upcoming updates and our further development plans for the project. First and foremost, the Baltic Battalion DLC is scheduled for release in mid-March. The team is currently in the final stage of preparation, completing the last rounds of testing and polishing. All major development work has already been finalized, and we look forward to presenting the DLC to you. The next key milestone will be the launch of the PTE build. For technical reasons, we have decided to open testing only after the DLC release. This approach will help avoid stability risks associated with mergin |
| Community Tools Spotlight | 2026-02-09 | The Broken Arrow community is home not only to skilled commanders, but also to players who strive to make interacting with the game more convenient and accessible. We’re glad to see the community taking initiative by creating their own tools for match analysis, communication, and tracking key gameplay data. We’d like to highlight some of these resources and share them with a wider audience.Let’s start with BA-HUB, a service many players are already familiar with, which brings together essential tools in one place.Here, players can access a unit catalog with detailed information on weapons and characteristics, featuring convenient filtering an |
| January Live Event - Recap | 2026-02-02 | A few days ago we hosted a live event on our Twitch channel to update you on Broken Arrow’s development progress. In case you missed it, you can re-watch it here. Below, you’ll find a recap of what was discussed. Thanks for your continued support, the game will continue to evolve according to the Roadmap and your feedback. The next live event will be held in March. ROADMAP, BALTIC BATTALION AND UPDATE 13 What has the team been working on recently, and what are you focusing on right now?Over the past weeks, our main focus has been on improving accessibility and engagement across different playstyles. One of the most important additions since t |
| Hotfix Update 1.0.12.2 | 2026-01-28 | Dear players, we’ve released another small update that fixes an exploit which, under certain conditions, allowed players to make their units invisible. We appreciate your reports and encourage you to keep reporting any issues you come across. |
| Hotfix Update 1.0.12.1 | 2026-01-22 | Dear players,We’ve released a small update that includes several fixes and improvements aimed at increasing overall game stability.• Fixed an exploit that allowed players to gain unit spawn points by canceling a unit ghost• Proxy feature moved to the main game branchAfter reviewing the connection issues and successfully testing the experimental solution, we are moving the Proxy feature to the main version of the game. This option is now available to all players without the need to switch to a beta branch.To enable it in-game, follow these steps:Game Settings → Gameplay → scroll down → Use ProxyPlease note that this feature does not support si |
| Live Event on January 27th | 2026-01-21 | Dear Players, it’s time to update you on our progress on Broken Arrow. We’re hosting a live event on January 27th at 5:00 PM CET on the Slitherine Twitch channel. Here’s what to expect: A roadmap updateA discussion of the Baltic Battalion free DLCA live Q&A session with Félix Habert, Creative Director for Broken Arrow, where we’ll answer your questions.Mark your calendars and join us. Broken Arrow live event Date: January 27th at 5PM CET Where: https://www.twitch.tv/slitherinetv/schedule?segmentID=2844b0a1-b5f1-4edc-a425-e08632b99d59 |
| Allied Command Update - Out Now | 2025-12-16 | Update 1.0.12Dear players,We are pleased to present Update 1.0.12 “Allied Command”. This update introduces an important new feature, several gameplay improvements, and a number of resolved issues.The development team made the decision to dedicate this update primarily to technical enhancements, separating them from balance-related changes. However, this in no way means that work on balance has ceased. On the contrary, we are preparing the global update, which will include not only significant balance adjustments but also deeper changes to core game mechanics, based on extensive feedback from our players. We closely monitor your feedback, care |
| Broken Arrow: Baltic Battalion Free Specialization DLC | Announced | 2025-12-09 | Dear Players, At this year’s Slitherine Next event, we were excited to reveal the Baltic Battalion specialization, coming in early 2026 as a free DLC for everyone. Baltic Battalion is a brand-new army specialization accessible to the U.S. faction. With cutting-edge European weaponry, sophisticated infantry formations, and next-generation vehicles built for layered defense, mobility, and quick reaction battle, this new specialization, which represents the combined forces of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, increases your tactical options. In case you missed the event, you can re-watch it here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2639513492 We also ann |
| Patch 1.0.12 and Slitherine Next 2025 | Announcements | 2025-12-05 | Dear Players, We’re excited to confirm that Update 1.0.12 - Allied Command, is on its way.This update brings a major new feature: the introduction of allied bots for Skirmish mode. You can now add both enemy and allied AI to fill all available lobby slots. The end-match panel has also been improved to show the match ID, scores, duration and the reason the match ended. Additionally, several important fixes and improvements are included. We’re also pleased to announce that Broken Arrow will be featured at the beginning of the Slitherine Next 2025 event on December 9th. During the show, we'll be showcasing details and updates for the first DLC o |
| Roadmap Revealed | 2025-11-25 | Project HistoryGreetings, commanders!In this post, we would like to share some details we haven’t talked about before: the story behind the game, the challenges we are currently facing, and what the future holds for Broken Arrow. We understand that the road ahead is long, and fixing some of the issues will take time. However, we are more determined than ever to tackle them step by step and bring the game to the level it truly deserves.Broken Arrow is a story about a dream becoming reality. About people with no prior gamedev experience who dared to turn their passion for wargames into the work of their lives. It is the story of a group of stra |